Edit a Presentation (Edexcel IGCSE ICT): Revision Note

Edit a Presentation

How do you edit a presentation?

• Editing a presentation will depend on the audience and purpose of the presentation

• Common editing techniques include:

Inserting, moving, deleting slides & applying slide layouts

• Using the home tab, in the 'slides' section

Inserting objects

• Using the insert tab the user can choose to add:

  • Images

  • Videos

  • Charts etc.

Adding presenter notes

• Presenter notes can be added to slides as prompts for the presenter for when delivering a presentation

• Presenter notes usually contain key talking points

• Using the view tab, in the 'Show' section, select Notes

Inserting hyperlinks

• Hyperlinks can be added to text or objects (images/videos etc.)

• Select the text or object

• Using the insert tab, select Link

Inserting action buttons

• An action button is a clickable object that enhances the interactivity of a presentation

• Common actions include:

  • Navigation

  • Media playback

  • Run programs

  • Open links

Adding screen tips

• Screen tips are short explanatory text that appear when you hover over an element on the slide

• Screen tips provide additional details on hover

Adding alternative text (alt text)

• Alternative text describes an image

• Alt text is used for:

  • Accessibility - screen readers

  • To understand the content of an image

Applying consistent transitions & animations

• Transitions can be used when moving between slides to create a more visual appealing flow

• Animations can be used to add movement or emphasis to elements on a slide

Hiding slides

• To hide a slide from a presentation without deleting, right click on a slide and select 'Hide Slide'